US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Kiowa Creek

Good

Comanche County, Kansas · 7.8 MI W U-160/K-1 JCT · Structure no. 999916000170181

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
419 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Kiowa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 HWY over Kiowa Creek in Comanche County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 872 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2044. The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesKiowa Creek
Location7.8 MI W U-160/K-1 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.19222, -99.46806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length419 ft (127.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2023)
Projected traffic963 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-160 HWY over Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Kiowa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US-160 HWY over Kiowa Creek carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.